October 29, 2009 RSS feed / News

FBLA raises money, awareness for breast cancer in October

The W-WCHS Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has raised money and awareness for breast cancer during the month of October. To promote awareness and funds for the cause, FBLA sponsored a dress down week for teachers and students. More...

... about 4,000 feet deep

The News-Reporter went along with the George family on an early Christmas trip to the Grand Canyon where they took a helicopter flight to the floor of the canyon which, on average, is about 4,000 feet below the rim. More...

IDEA OF THE WEEK

The current political climate makes it important for individuals, families and businesses to engage in tax planning. Income tax rates and rules along with those for estate and gift taxes may face drastic changes over the next few weeks or months. More...

The News-Reporter ...

... soaring!

Jim Knapp, of Lexington, and Mary Ann Peeler took their News- Reporter for a couple of days hang gliding at Lookout Mountain in the corner of the state near Chattanooga, Tennessee. More...

... on the honeymoon!

Morgan and Heath Clark got married recently in Thomson and then took their News-Reporter along on their honeymoon. The trio cruised to the Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico, from their home port in Tampa Bay, Florida. More...

Veterans Day to be observed on Square Nov. 11, 11-11:30

Wilkes Ministers United will sponsor a Veterans Day Memorial Service on The Square in downtown Washington Wednesday, November 11, from 11:00 until 11:30 a.m. More...

Be on guard against state's fastest growing fraud

In a single day you might write a check for daycare, charge a lunch bill, rent a car, change cable providers and apply for a credit card. More...

Georgia's winter this year expected to be wetter and cooler than normal

There is a high likelihood that Georgia's winter will be wetter and cooler than normal. More...

Some Wilkes residents still make emergency help search them out

There are still Wilkes County residents who aren't getting the best response from the county's 911 system, authorities say, because their street address doesn't match their phone number, a situation that may cause emergency responders to take longe More...

Next May's Wilkes Relay for Life has set 2010 theme, goals, fund-raising strategy

Planning is now underway for the 2010 Wilkes County Relay for Life set for next May, organizers say, and they hope to make the event even more successful in raising funds and raising awareness of cancer's impact. More...

Tig nall News

Members of the North Wilkes Steering Committee received a letter from Eloise Cooper Crowder who wrote about her memories of growing up in the little town of Tignall. More...

Fall festival is set Saturday, Nov. 7, at old school site

Experience a fall festival of quality crafts, music and food on Saturday, November 7, located at the site of the old school on Independence Street in Tignall. More...

Hiram Lodge #51 honors widows at supper Saturday

The Hiram Lodge #51 honored the widows of Masons and Past Masters with a supper after their meeting Saturday at the Tignall Lunchroom. More...

RAYLE NEWS

George Pate brought a good message at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday morning in the absence of our pastor, Rev. Jim Newsome. The children went to the altar for their message which was given by Joyce Fry. More...

Joey Fievet elected vice president of Compliant Pharmacy Alliance

Local pharmacist Joey Fievet was elected vice president of Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA) while attending the annual National Community Pharmacists Association meeting held last week in New Orleans. More...

School enjoying Red Ribbon Week; band members attend competition

October 26-29 is Red Ribbon Week at W-WMS where teachers talk to their kids about being drug free and everyone was encouraged to dress according to each day's theme. More...

T.J. and Friends to host 160-mile ride this Halloween

The T.J. and Friends Foundation will host a fall ride on Halloween to benefit the foundation. The ride will meet at Chris' Junction in Elbert County (about two miles outside of Elberton on the Elbert/Hartwell Highway). More...

Pre-K enjoys fall carnival

The First Baptist Churcu Pre-K enjoyed a fall carnival at the CSRA Adult Day Care where the children enjoyed playing Go Fish, a cupcake walk, Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, and a story by Gail Stewart. More...

Wills Clinic to offer free legal assistance

Georgia Legal Services Program has teamed up with private attorneys and announces its upcoming Wills Clinic. The clinic is free to low-income Georgia residents in the CSRA. More...

Youth Worship set for October 31 at Third Shiloh

Transforming Life Ministries will sponsor its annual "Hallowed Be Thy Name" Youth Worship Service on Saturday, October 31, 7 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Center. More...

My Fair Lady' is set as spring production; auditions Nov. 8-9

Auditions for all parts and cast for the spring 2010 Washington Little Theater Production of My Fair Lady will be held on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. and on Monday, November 9, at 6 p.m. More...

... at the Corvette Expo

David and Jama Carper, and David and Louise McClearen took their News-Reporter to the Corvette Expo in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Carpers then continued on to Ohio while McClearens enjoyed Gatlinburg over the weekend. More...

Pre-K students get fingerprinted

The Washington Police Department hosted a fingerprinting session at their offices on Spring Street for the Washington First United Methodist Church Pre-kindergarten. More...

Retired teachers hear about Wilkes Power School Program

Members of the Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) attended a mini-workshop conducted by Don Bridges, counselor at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, September 22. More...

Three councilmen to be chosen in election Tuesday

Candidates for city council in Washington's District 1 have been campaigning in preparation for Tuesday's general election. Advance voting has been light according to Election Superintendent Thomas Charping. More...

Archaeologist set to present program on first Georgia people

Native American archeology expert Tom Gresham will present a program on "Native American Archaeology in Georgia" Sunday afternoon, November 1, at the Washington Wilkes Historical Foundation meeting at the Robert Toombs House from 2:30 until 4:30 p. More...

... in La Ville-LumiƩre

After spending a week cruising on the Midi Canal in southern France, Sarah and Kent Pelot, their son Devin and his wife Martina took their News-Reporter to Paris for a few days before flying home. More...

Lundberg News

Plans are being made for our fall festival at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, November 8, at 3 p.m. There will be games, cake walks, door prizes, and lots of food. Members are asked to bring a cake, cookies, or pie for the walk. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Guests of Mrs. More...